Cyrus Kouandjio had minor procedure, will be ready for fall practice

Summer is as good a time as any to get a little maintenance surgery done and that’s apparently what Alabama left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio has done.

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound junior had arthroscopic shoulder surgery, according to CBSSports.com that was considered a “clean-out” procedure. He has reportedly returned to the weight room and will be ready to play when fall practice arrives.

He’s been an impact player since his arrival. He played in eight games as a freshman before a knee injury in the second half against Tennessee ended his season. Last year, he started all 13 games at left tackle for Alabama.

He is the Sporting News’ preseason first-team All-SEC left tackle and SN’s second-team All-American left tackle.

Alabama opens it season Aug. 31 against Virginia Tech in Atlanta. After a week off, the Crimson Tide travels to College Station, Texas, for the much-anticipated matchup against Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M.